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AKG Acoustics C451 Anniversary

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  • MSRP: €599
  • Discontinued

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CardioidAKG Acoustics C451 Anniversary

Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphone

AKG’s “65th Anniversary” edition of the C451B is a cosmetic upgrade to the C 451 B.

Both mics are electret pencil mics designed to recreate the sound of the discontinued C451 EB with CK1 cardioid capsule. Onboard switches allow selection of a 3-way high-pass filter (flat, 75Hz, 150Hz) and 3-way pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB).

The Anniversary Edition is finished in a semi-gloss black finish called “Titan.” It ships with the SA60 stand adaptor and W90 foam windscreen, in commemorative packaging.

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The mic was released in 2012.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Cardioid (9 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -20dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF @ 75Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF @ 150Hz (Via Switch)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a
Diaphragm gauge: 3 microns
200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 155 dB
Self-noise: 18.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a 160mm (6.30'') 19mm (0.75'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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